Islamabad (City Reporter): French Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Mr Jean-No\u00ebl Poirier visited the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad, where he was warmly welcomed by NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr Furqan Rao and senior journalists.<\/p>\n
During his visit, the French ambassador planted a sapling at the Press Club and was briefed about its different departments, facilities and journalistic activities.<\/p>\n
Welcoming the envoy, NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial said the National Press Club was actively working for the welfare of journalists, professional training and the promotion of journalistic activities. He termed the visit an important step towards enhancing media relations and mutual cooperation between Pakistan and France.<\/p>\n
NPC Secretary Dr Furqan Rao gave the ambassador a detailed briefing on the history and organisational structure of the Press Club, its ongoing welfare initiatives for journalists and its professional activities.<\/p>\n
Dr Furqan Rao said there was a pressing need to hold training programmes for improving the professional capacity of journalists, equipping them with modern journalistic skills and providing them exposure to international media practices.<\/p>\n
He expressed the hope that, with the cooperation of the French Embassy, training workshops and professional sessions would be arranged to build the capacity of Pakistani journalists. He said such initiatives would help journalists learn about modern journalism, communication skills and international journalistic experiences.<\/p>\n
Dr Furqan Rao added that the National Press Club was ready to play a positive and constructive role in further strengthening journalistic and cultural ties between Pakistan and France.<\/p>\n
Speaking informally to NPC office-bearers and journalists, Ambassador Jean-No\u00ebl Poirier said he was willing to work with Pakistani journalists and explore avenues of cooperation with the National Press Club. He also underlined the significance of maintaining contact with journalists and exchanging views.<\/p>\n
The ambassador\u2019s visit was described as a significant move for promoting media relations between the two countries, sharing professional experiences and exploring new opportunities to enhance the professional capacity of Pakistani journalists.<\/p>\n
Discussions were also held on strengthening mutual contacts and holding joint activities in the future. At the end, NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial thanked the French ambassador for visiting the National Press Club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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